TV Broadcasting
The TV NEWSCAST AND PRODUCER
If the newscast is the body, then…
…the ANCHORS are the face
…the REPORTERS are the arms and legs
…the PRODUCER is the brain
The PRODUCER decides what the audience
gets to watch.
BUILDING A SHOW
The basic parts of a newscast.
Stories come in different forms.
A reader…
 a story without a video
 the anchor reads the information
 no more than 15 to 20 seconds and used
sparingly
Types of Stories
VO (voice-over)
 Outside of television news, a VO is any
time you hear a narrator or interview
covered with video.
In a newsroom, it is a brief news story
where you may or may not see the anchor
read the lead.
Types of Stories
VO (voice-over)
 The anchor will continue to read as video is
shown.
VO may or may not return to the anchor
after the video. If the anchor is seen after the
video, putting in a final bit of information
about the story, that is called a tag.
Types of Stories
VO (voice-over)
VOs may be chained together (usually with
a graphic transition) so the viewer doesn’t
see the anchor introduce or segue stories.
Types of Stories
VO (voice-over)
Your script should have an opening
sentence that hooks your viewer. It should
then get right into the script, or VO as soon
as and then get right to the rest of the script,
into the VO portion as soon as you can, or
when your producer dictates.
Types of Stories
VO (voice-over)
VOs can run anywhere from 15 to 40
seconds, depending on the video. If the
video is compelling, it should run longer; if
not, the script should be tightened up.
Types of Stories
VO (voice-over)
 the anchor talks over the video
 this type is no more than 30 seconds
 the script should match the video as
much as possible
 When we don’t write to video and it doesn’t
match our words, it’s called wallpaper video.
 Examples:
1. The anchor reads a story about a property
tax proposal that would benefit schools and
you see video of kids at recess.
2. A professional athlete is arrested and we
video of him scoring a touchdown.
VO/SOT or VOB
 Voice Over to Sound on Tape
It includes videos and part of an interview
related to the story.
VO as in voice over
SOT as in sound on tape
VOB it is a bite as in sound bite
VO/SOT or VOB
 the SOT should be not longer than 15
seconds long
 the total story should be about 45
seconds long
PACKAGE
 It includes all the forms together with
the reporter’s or anchor’s voice
recording to narrate the story
 It is typically 90 seconds long, but
length is determined by the content
of the story.
The good arrangement…
 Mix of hard news and lighter stories in nature
 Most newscasts contain the ff. stories:
a. News
b. Features
c. Sports / Entertainment
Newsworthiness Criteria
1. Timeliness
 Has your audience heard this before?
 Why is it important today?
 What is new in your story today?
Newsworthiness Criteria
2. Impact
 Who is affected by the story?
 How many are affected by the story?
3. Conflict/Controversy
 Are there different sides odds
Feature Stories
Do not have the criteria of timeliness.
Placed later in the show to keep the
viewers watching.
Some of the most memorable stories
produced
Sports / Entertainment News
 Local takes precedence
 Can be new stories if they are impactful
and timely
 Segments can also contain features
Broadcast Communication
55% - body language
38% - tone, intonation, pitch,
pronunciation
7% - words
Simple Tips in Broadcasting
1. Stand still and maintain posture
2. Keep your eyes on the lens
3. Talk to one person
4. “Up on 3” – Standby and in 5 4 3 2 1
5. Familiarize the script
6. Get your best angle, best look
Simple Tips in Broadcasting
7. Attire to compliment with each other
8. Vary vocal pitch, volume, and flow of
delivery
9. Use alliteration in reporting
Example: Palace protesters pounded the
police
10. RELAX